Child Nutri Pgrm Coord

POSITION: Children’s Nutrition Programs Coordinator

SUPERVISOR: Children’s Nutrition Programs Manager

STATUS: Hourly/Non-Exempt

PAY RANGE: $23.00 - $26.00 Hourly

The base pay offered will consider internal equity and may vary based on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other factors.

LOS ANGELES REGIONAL FOOD BANK

The mission of the Food Bank is to mobilize resources to fight hunger in our community.  To fulfill our mission, we source and acquire nutritious food and other products and distribute them to people experiencing nutrition insecurity through our partner agency network and directly through programs; energize the community to get involved and support hunger relief; and conduct hunger and nutrition education and awareness campaigns and advocate for public policies that benefit the people we serve.  Food Bank employees are hired because of their unique skills, diverse perspective, and their commitment to our mission. This means that each of us, working together, will do all that we can to fulfill our vision that no one goes hungry in Los Angeles County. Our core values include: Respect, Stewardship & Accountability, Collaboration, Urgency, Service, Integrity and Diversity. Our organization is committed to maintaining a positive and engaging workplace for all employees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The position of Children’s Nutrition Programs Coordinator will provide administrative and project support to the Children's Nutrition Programs Department. This position functions in an office environment and requires travel within the service area. It requires the use of general office equipment such as telephone, computers, calculators, fax, and copiers.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Program Operations & Coordination: Direct support and execution of food programs and services. Coordinate the creation and delivery of monthly Food Kits and Produce Bags with Warehouse, Production, and Transportation Coordinators. Assist the Children’s Nutrition Department in the operation of the Children’s Breakfast Program, BackPack Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, Summer Food Service Program, and Nutrition Education. Provide monitoring and administrative support for the CACFP and SFSP. Provide operational support to schools / agencies participating in programs

Administrative and Organizational Support: Internal coordination, documentation, and general support tasks. Prepare and maintain agency files, documents, and reports. Schedule monthly meetings and maintain minutes. Assist with organizing special projects and events as assigned. Performs other such duties as assigned by the supervisor. Duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on business needs

Outreach, Communication, and Field Support: External engagement, communication, and on-the-ground support. Create promotional flyers for community outreach to support partnering agencies. Perform community outreach to increase program participation. Organize and translate nutrition education handouts. Access to reliable transportation, required to travel within Los Angeles County. Able to lift 30 lbs on an intermittent basis

QUALIFICATIONS

• GED or High School Diploma preferred, some college or vocational school desired

• Ability to work with diverse ethnicities and cultures

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact with all levels of staff

• Intermediate computer skills preferred (Microsoft Office), ability to prepare business correspondence and Excel spreadsheets

• Superb organizational skills

• Detail-oriented, self-starter who is able to work with minimum supervision

• Able to work well as a team player and independently

• Bilingual, Spanish/English (preferred)

• Able to read, write, and translate English material to Spanish (preferred)

• Possess a valid California Driver’s License and have access to a reliable, insured vehicle. Must be able to travel within Los Angeles County as required. Work assignments may include various facilities and hubs across Los Angeles County, including locations in Los Angeles and the City of Industry, CA. Flexibility to commute between Food Bank facilities as needed is essential.

• Passion for the Food Bank’s mission and commitment to the values of the organization: collaboration, inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, respect, service, stewardship & accountability.

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Medical: Employee HMO coverage as little as $10 per bi-weekly paycheck and access to Nonstop Health funds

• Dental: Employee HMO coverage available at no cost

• Vision: Comprehensive vision insurance with generous allowances for examinations and material costs 

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Employer-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability

• Optional Long-Term Care Insurance

• 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with expanded Mental Health 

• Employee recognition programs

• Growth & career development support for professional certifications and additional training resources

• Vacation: Two weeks annually for the first three years

• Holiday: Nine paid holidays; eligible upon date of hire

• Sick Leave Time available

As a part of the Food Bank’s pre-employment screening process, all potential employees are subject to a Criminal Background Check.

In instances of a federal, state or locally declared emergency, Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is typically considered an essential service and emergency responder; all of its employees may be called in to perform regular or emergent duties.

The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is proud to be an “Equal Opportunity Employer.” Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. The Food Bank fosters an organizational culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, and serve in a rapidly changing world. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply.